Whirlpool Galaxy - spiral galaxy

Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral located in the constellation Ursa Major .

Whirlpool Galaxy is magnitude 8.4*, is 23 million light-years away, and is 11.2' x 6.9' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Whirlpool Galaxy

1. Type:
2. spiral galaxy

1. Magnitude (m):
2. 8.4

1. Distance (Mly):
2. 23 Mly

1. Size:
2. 11.2' x 6.9''

1. Constellation:
2. Ursa Major

1. NGC:
2. NGC 5194

1. Messier #:
2. M51

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.

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